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MNN 794W

1981 BMW R Series

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,799 mi
Last recorded62,799 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNN 794W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 62,799 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,912 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 61,895 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2008 78,819 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 73,850 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 72,251 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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MNN 794W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 43,710 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MNN 794W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MNN 794W?

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What year was MNN 794W registered?

MNN 794W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is MNN 794W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNN 794W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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